Roll-up coverings for architectural openings and related methods, systems and devices
First Claim
1. A roll-up covering for an architectural opening, comprising:
- a) at least a first outer elongate tape having a first end, a second end, and defining a length between the first end and the second end, the first outer elongate tape further defining a lateral width, a thickness, and a first central longitudinal axis between the first end and second end of the first outer elongate tape;
b) at least a first inner elongate tape disposed proximate to the outer elongate tape, the first inner elongate tape having a first end, a second end, and defining a length between the first end and the second end, the first inner elongate tape further defining a lateral width, a thickness, and a second central longitudinal axis between the first end and second end of the first inner elongate tape, the first inner elongate tape further defining a plurality of collapsible hinge segments disposed along the length of the first inner elongate tape, the collapsible hinge segments being configured to collapse in order to decrease the effective length of the first inner elongate tape when the first inner elongate tape is rolled up, the collapsible hinge segments being further configured to expand so that the first inner elongate tape attains its length when the roll-up covering is unrolled; and
c) a plurality of slats disposed between and coupled to the first outer elongate tape and the first inner elongate tape, the slats being oriented transversely with respect to the first and second central longitudinal axes when the roll-up covering is in an expanded configuration;
wherein the plurality of slats, first outer elongate tape, and first inner elongate tape define a sub assembly that is configured to be rolled up, and the first inner elongate tape is located radially inwardly with respect to the first outer elongate tape when the sub assembly is rolled up.
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Abstract
The disclosure provides roll-up coverings for an architectural opening, and various embodiments of ladder tapes. Embodiments of the roll-up covering include a roller, a first outer elongate tape, a first inner elongate tape and a plurality of slats disposed between the outer and inner elongate tapes. The first inner elongate tape can further defines a plurality of collapsible hinge segments disposed along the length of the first inner elongate tape. The collapsible hinge segments can be configured to collapse in order to decrease the effective length of the first inner elongate tape when the first inner elongate tape is rolled up around the roller. The collapsible hinge segments can further be configured to expand in order to increase the effective length of the first inner elongate tape when the roll-up covering is unrolled from the roller.
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49 Claims
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1. A roll-up covering for an architectural opening, comprising:
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a) at least a first outer elongate tape having a first end, a second end, and defining a length between the first end and the second end, the first outer elongate tape further defining a lateral width, a thickness, and a first central longitudinal axis between the first end and second end of the first outer elongate tape; b) at least a first inner elongate tape disposed proximate to the outer elongate tape, the first inner elongate tape having a first end, a second end, and defining a length between the first end and the second end, the first inner elongate tape further defining a lateral width, a thickness, and a second central longitudinal axis between the first end and second end of the first inner elongate tape, the first inner elongate tape further defining a plurality of collapsible hinge segments disposed along the length of the first inner elongate tape, the collapsible hinge segments being configured to collapse in order to decrease the effective length of the first inner elongate tape when the first inner elongate tape is rolled up, the collapsible hinge segments being further configured to expand so that the first inner elongate tape attains its length when the roll-up covering is unrolled; and c) a plurality of slats disposed between and coupled to the first outer elongate tape and the first inner elongate tape, the slats being oriented transversely with respect to the first and second central longitudinal axes when the roll-up covering is in an expanded configuration; wherein the plurality of slats, first outer elongate tape, and first inner elongate tape define a sub assembly that is configured to be rolled up, and the first inner elongate tape is located radially inwardly with respect to the first outer elongate tape when the sub assembly is rolled up. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A roll-up covering for an architectural opening, comprising:
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a) at least a first outer elongate tape having a first end, a second end, and defining a length between the first end and the second end, the first outer elongate tape further defining a lateral width, a thickness, and a first central longitudinal axis between the first end and second end of the first outer elongate tape; b) at least a first inner elongate tape disposed proximate to the outer elongate tape, the first inner elongate tape having a first end, a second end, and defining a length between the first end and the second end, the first inner elongate tape further defining a lateral width, a thickness, and a second central longitudinal axis between the first end and second end of the first inner elongate tape, the first inner elongate tape further defining a plurality of collapsible hinge segments pre-formed into and disposed along the length of the first inner elongate tape, the collapsible hinge segments being configured to collapse in order to decrease the effective length of the first inner elongate tape when the first inner elongate tape is rolled up; and c) a plurality of slats disposed between and coupled to the first outer elongate tape and the first inner elongate tape, the slats being oriented transversely with respect to the first and second central longitudinal axes when the roll-up covering is in an expanded configuration, and defining a length that is parallel to the lateral width of the first outer elongate tape and first inner elongate tape, the plurality of slats, first outer elongate tape, and first inner elongate tape defining a sub assembly that is configured to be rolled up, and the first inner elongate tape is located radially inwardly with respect to the first outer elongate tape when the sub assembly is rolled up, the length of the slats being greater than the lateral width of at least one of the first outer elongate tape and first inner elongate tape. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A roll-up covering for an architectural opening, comprising:
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a) at least a first outer elongate tape having a first end, a second end, and defining a length between the first end and the second end, the first outer elongate tape further defining a lateral width, a thickness, and a first central longitudinal axis between the first end and second end of the first outer elongate tape; b) at least a first inner elongate tape disposed proximate to the outer elongate tape, the first inner elongate tape having a first end, a second end, and defining a length between the first end and the second end, the first inner elongate tape further defining a lateral width, a thickness, and a second central longitudinal axis between the first end and second end of the first inner elongate tape; c) a plurality of flexible slats disposed between and coupled to the first outer elongate tape and the first inner elongate tape, the slats each having a first end and a second end, and an inner longitudinal edge and an outer longitudinal edge between the first end and the second end and defining a length of the slat, and a width between the inner longitudinal edge and the outer longitudinal edge, the slats being oriented transversely with respect to the first and second central longitudinal axes when the roll-up covering is in an expanded configuration and the inner and outer longitudinal edges of the slats defining a length that is substantially parallel to the lateral width of the first outer elongate tape and first inner elongate tape; and d) a plurality of thin elongate stiffeners, each elongate stiffener has a length parallel to the length of the slat, a width perpendicular to its length, an inward face and an outward face that are defined by surfaces defined by its length and width, and a thickness perpendicular to its length and width, the thickness being less than the width; wherein; the plurality of slats, first outer elongate tape, and first inner elongate tape define a sub assembly that is configured to be rolled up; the first inner elongate tape is located radially inwardly with respect to the first outer elongate tape when the sub assembly is rolled up and at least one stiffener is attached to at least one of an inner edge region along an inner edge of at least one slat and an outer edge region along an outer edge of the at least one slat. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49)
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